BMW i3 (2021) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

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2021 BMW i3 and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2021	2011
Model	BMW i3	Subaru Forester
Engine	Electric 168 hp 184 lb-ft	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	1-speed automatic	4-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	103.0 in	-1.8 in
Length	157.4 in	179.5 in	-22.1 in
Width	69.9 in	70.1 in	-0.2 in
Height	62.1 in	65.9 in	-3.8 in
Curb Weight	2961 lb.	3440 lb.	-479 lb.
Fuel Capacity	2.4 gal.	16.9 gal.	-14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.6 in	41.6 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.1 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	43.1 in	-43.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	40.0 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.4 in	55.6 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.0 in	-38 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-81.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	2.8 ft³	33.5 ft³	-30.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	11.8 ft³	68.3 ft³	-56.5 ft³

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2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review

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